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CZ-4C DEB (44613)
COSPAR: 2017-072D | Alt Name: CZ-4C sep motor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 14, 2017
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44613
International Designator
2017-072D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:53:50 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.49°
Right Ascension
218.41°
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Argument of Perigee
303.54°
Period
104.34 min
Mean Motion
13.80 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4C DEB
Alternative Name
CZ-4C sep motor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44613U 17072D 26185.03738438 .00000315 00000-0 28040-3 0 9999
2 44613 98.4906 218.4106 0228221 303.5434 54.4110 13.80084753420265
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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